Proverbs 15:25-28a

²⁵The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; But he establishes the border of the widow.

²⁶An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; But the sayings of the pure are held in honor.

²⁷A receiver of bribes destroys himself; But he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe.

^27aBy alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; But by the fear of the Lord everyone departs from evil.

²⁸The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; But the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things.

^28aThe ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; And through them even enemies become friends.